The world will wake up to the dangers of misinformation on Instagram
Rock climbing, skateboarding, surfing and karate are now Olympic sports. How will that affect them?
The booming business of obtaining passports and residence visas for rich people will face increased threats
Most science fiction is not predictive. Yet it can still be a guide to the future
Say goodbye to the unsung heroes of the coffee revolution
Efforts to protect biodiversity have been overshadowed by the climate fight. Might 2020 be different?
A century after Prohibition, drinking is going out of fashion
The Olympics will boost Japan’s international standing—to some degree
Why splittists will be on a roll around the world
The world economy could be in for an unusual kind of downturn
Attention in Latin America will focus on Venezuela, and how to get economies moving again
The big surprise in 2020 may be how quickly market sentiment recovers
